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BreastScreen VIC trial results - 3D mammos have significantly higher cancer detection rate than 2D
Published online today in The Medical Journal of Australia: https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2019/211/8/pilot-trial-digital-breast-tomosynthesis-3d-mammography-population-based?utm_source=carous...
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I am very certain that I will not be staying with BreastScreen WA as I have discovered that in WA, albeit in Perth, there are imaging services offering 3D mammograms with bulk billing for seniors with a doctor's referral. Well that is easy to get and it is necessary for me to travel to Perth for current followup care.
I now know that my last mammogram in August this year (year 2) was a 2D!
I am now seriously considering of leaving the public hospital system and finding a private breast specialist who bulk bills and who will support my decision in requesting 3D mammograms. Can't be too hard.
I will be proactive in my breast care and decide what is best for me.
I am very certain that I will not be staying with BreastScreen WA as I have discovered that in WA, albeit in Perth, there are imaging services offering 3D mammograms with bulk billing for seniors with a doctor's referral. Well that is easy to get and it is necessary for me to travel to Perth for current followup care.
I now know that my last mammogram in August this year (year 2) was a 2D!
I am now seriously considering of leaving the public hospital system and finding a private breast specialist who bulk bills and who will support my decision in requesting 3D mammograms. Can't be too hard.
I will be proactive in my breast care and decide what is best for me.